Yellowstone
by Ja-9

Comment:
thanks for the backstory Janine ..
sounds like you and your family had a wonderful Xmas..
btw .. I sorta like the one you put in the challenge with the 'distracting' background ... and usually I would prefer black and white over colour .. but in this instance i like the colour best .. it gives a warmth to a cold environment .. :)

Echoes of distant planets
by Alex_Petrini

Comment:
stunning image .. the silhouettes and the sky .. like a yearning .. this is beautiful .. :)

Natures Brush Strokes - "Snowy Herons in Flight"
by bandit

Comment:
i'm in awe of your creativity .. this is stunning .. and congratulations on the ribbon .. :)

Algorithmic Enchantment
by mefnj

Comment:
absolutely stunning .. loving the black and white .. and love seeing the suggestion of a bird with its neck curled over .. almost emotive .. my words dont even come close to the beauty that i see ..
many congratulations on the ribbon .. :)

Species Variability
by Refocused

Comment:
when this rolled over i checked this out and was going to comment .. then a small furry creature needed my attention .. toilet training .. you've gotta be on the ball 24/7 ..
then the next day i read how you got the dq .. and the conversation about restating it .. i'm sooooo happy that the sc put this back with its blue ribbon ..
its BRILLIANT .. !! ..
i loved reading about what you did to get this image .. and i love reading all the shenanigans you go thru to create your amazing photos for the challenges .. can i have some of the drive you have .. lol ..
anyway .. its great to read a story with a happy ending .. and even tho these little ladybugs have passed their use by date as living beings .. they certainly didnt for the excellent photo you entered in the challenge .
many congratulations on the blue .. just perfect ..:)

Royal Sunrise
by RianBotes

Comment:
the thumb in no way prepared me for the impact this image has when opened ..
to be honest i was going to bypass it .. i'm so happy i didnt ..
everything about this is beautiful .. and the sun is an added bonus ..
congratulations on the ribbon .. so totally deserved .. :)

Fly Like An Eagle
by Beaubeau

Comment:
FANTASTIC .. what a stunning image .. i'm loving your black and white edit .. really highlights the bird ..
congratulations on your fourth place .. :)

The Lady Chapel
by MAK

Comment:
beautiful photo .. wonderful edit .. you have done this church proud ..
congratulations on fourth .. :)

Yellowstone
by Ja-9

Comment:
Janine .. this is amazing .. i cant imagine how you would have got a photo like this without risking life, limb and camera ..
congratulations on something incredible and stunning .. and of course the yellow .. :)

Where "No Man" Dwells
by Dennisheckman

Comment:
absolutely insane .. what an incredible landscape ..
your black and white edit with the contrast is wonderful ..
many congratulations on such an unforgettable image and the blue .. :)

and ps .. thankyou for your thoughts re the fire .. xx